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Massage Impact on Sleep in Pediatric Oncology

Massage Impact on Sleep in Hospitalization for Pediatric Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Patients

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
12 Years to 21 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

This study aims to determine the impact of massage therapy for pediatric patients receiving intensive chemotherapy or stem cell transplant (SCT).

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of cancer, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (rALL) OR admitted to receive autologous or allogeneic HSCT for any indication 2. Expected to be an inpatient for at least 21 days 3. Aged 12 to 21 years at enrollment. 4. Inpatient at Children's National or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cognitive impairment sufficient to preclude completing questionnaires appropriately 2. Insufficient knowledge of English or Spanish that would prohibit completing the study instruments 3. Previous enrollment

Study sites (2)

DC

PA